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The neck to waist length measurement is taken down the center back line of the body generally the spine from the most prominent bone at the base of the neck c7 down to the waist. Wrap the tape measure around your neck just below the adam s apple hyoid bone parallel to the floor.

How To Take Body Measurements

Male body fat 86 010 log 10 waist neck 70 041 log 10 height 36 76.

Neck to waist measurement. Cross back measure from shoulder to shoulder. The algorithm behind this army body fat calculator is based on the body fat percentage formula from the u s. Measurement of the degree of central fat distribution thus appears to be important for the early detection of subsequent health risks even among those of normal weight.

Measuring circumference of the neck in cm. Waist to height ratio w ht corresponds better to metabolic risk than bmi. Army regulations standards army regulation 600 9 released june 2013 which is gender specific.

The neck to waist length is measured down the spine from the large bone at the base of the neck to the waist. To increase inter rater reliability there were two measurers for this research. Wrap the tape measure around the smallest part of your abdomen parallel to the floor.

Arm length with arm slightly bent measure from armpit to wrist. The method for measuring a woman s waist differs from the method for men. The neck measurement for women is taken the same way as for men.

Measure at your natural waist which is generally located halfway between your belly button and your sternum. To measure your waist stand relaxed with your arms by your sides. Back waist length measure from the most prominent bone at base of neck to the natural waistline.

For a chart showing the amount of fitting ease to add to these measurements click here. Measuring circumference of the waist in cm. Click here for a program that will help you convert these inch measurements to metric equivalents.

In addition to the neck and waist testing body fat for women also requires measuring the hips. The neck and waist measurements were taken by one measurer. Children s body measurements and garment sizes all measurements in inches.

To measure your neck circumference look straight ahead and relax your shoulders. Upper arm measure around the widest section of the upper arm located above the elbow. 2 calibrated measuring tapes.